Year: 2020
Police bust killer cultist in Ondo
Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected killer cult member of ‘Eiye’ fraternity, identified as Tolu…
Lagos state panel of Inquiry summons Dolapo Badmus
The Lagos State Panel of Inquiry has summoned Dolapo Badmus, the former Police PRO to testify as a witness.
Kankara abduction: Boko Haram seeking cheap relevance, says Gen. Ahmed Jibrin
A former Director, Military Intelligence, retired Major General. Ahmed Jibrin has said Boko Haram was not behind the kidnap of…
Diri extols Sylva’s contribution in Bayelsa
Governor Duoye Diri has recognised and appreciated the major contributions of Chief Timipre Sylva, the Minister of State for Petroleum…
Why I don’t celebrate Christmas – BBNaija’s Ifu Ennada
A former BBNaija housemate, Ifu Ennada has taken to social media to reveal why she doesn’t celebrate Christmas despite being…
We never expected to return: Kidnapped Kankara schoolboys relive 6-day ordeal
Annas Shuaibu, one of the freed Kankara schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School recalled his fear of never seeing his…
Our security outfit targeted at criminals – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has debunked insinuations that the security outfit recently floated by the group; Eastern Security…
Bandits strike again in Katsina, kidnap 84 children
Katsina state is fast becoming a playground for armed hoodlums and bandits as police confirmed the kidnapping of 84 school…
Atiku tells Buhari what do about bandits
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari's led administration to speed up the prosecution of terrorists and…
Donald Trump blows hot, says Joe Biden’s victory is lie of the year
President of the United State of America, Donald Trump has again denied that Joe Biden won the 2020 American election.
COVID-19 is real – Cleric warns Nigerians to observe protocols
Pastor Emmanuel Oluwole of the Christ Glory Church, Ilorin, has urged Nigerians to continue to observe the Covid-19 safety measures…
$4.6bn Ibom Deep Seaport to create over 300,000 jobs
The Government of Akwa Ibom has disclosed that the approval of 4.6 billion dollars Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP) will create…
Lagos seals off Cubana club for breaking COVID-19 protocols
The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed off the multi-billion naira Cubana nightclub house in the government reservation area, of…
‘I am a very romantic person’ – Chinko Ekun
Popular rapper Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel, professionally called Chinko Ekun has disclosed that he is a very romantic person.
NAPTIP, FIWON partner against human trafficking in Osun
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Saturday in Osogbo, advised Informal Workers in Osun…
El-Rufai reacts to fresh killings in Southern Kaduna
Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna State has reacted to the new the killing of six children and a woman…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases shoot up: No respite for Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases worsen on Saturday, as the nation posted the second highest figures since the pandemic entered the country…
Nigeria posts 920 new COVID-19 cases, death toll hits 1.218
Nigeria reported six new COVID-19 related deaths on Saturday, taking the death toll to 1,218.
Fire razes female hostels in Zamfara College of Education — Registrar
A fire outbreak at the Zamfara State College of Education, Maru, has razed a female hostel in the…
Pirates kidnap 6 Ukrainians, 2 others near Nigeria’s coast
Six Ukrainians were among the eight crew members abducted from a Cameroon-flagged STEVIA cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria…
Drama as Police lawyer presents wrong witness before Lagos Panel
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku It was drama at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Saturday as counsel to the…
WizKid, Tems make Obama’s 2020 list of favourite music
Michael Adeshina Nigerian artistes Wizkid and Tems have made former US President Barack Obama’s list of ‘Favourite Music of 2020’.…
Diesel-laden tanker explodes at Otedola Bridge, 11 injured
No fewer than 11 people sustained injuries when a diesel laden tanker exploded on the Otedola Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan expressway…
Davido’s manager responds to Cynthia Morgan’s accusation
Multiple award-winning Nigerian artiste, Davido, through his manager, Asa Asika, refuted claims that he snubbed Cynthia Morgan.
DCP Abba Kyari dragged before Lagos panel over alleged extortion of N41m
Estate agent, Afeez Mojeed drags Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, before Lagos Judicial Panel over allegations of torture and…
Biden unveils Haaland as first Native American for cabinet post
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday unveiled Deb Haaland, a Native American as his nominee to lead the Department of…
COVID-19 cases in Africa over 2.5million
Africa crossed 2.5 million COVID-19 cases on Saturday, as a second wave of infections hits the continent. South Africa remains…
Okungbowa Edo head of service kidnapped, driver killed
Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
Messi equals Pele goal record
Lionel Messi scored his 643rd goal for Barcelona on Saturday to equal Pele’s record of goals for a single club…
Lagos markets record drop in prices of perishable food items
With barely one week to Christmas, prices of perishable food items were observed to be plummeting.